At 104 Meters, 360 Trees, and 50,000 Plants, the Largest Vertical Forest in the Netherlands Is One of the Most Impressive Things You Will See Today

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 16/10/2025 at 19:21

A torre se ergue a 104 m de altura no distrito de Beurskwartier — Foto: Stefano Boeri Architetti/Divulgação

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With 104 Meters in Height and Over 360 Trees, the Wonderwoods Vertical Forest in Utrecht Combines Engineering, Nature, and Sustainability in a Tower That Redefines Urban Coexistence in the Netherlands, Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti

The Wonderwoods Vertical Forest, designed by the firm Stefano Boeri Architetti, redefines the concept of sustainable architecture in the Netherlands. Standing at 104 meters tall, the building has become the tallest vertical forest in the country, integrating nature and urban life in an unprecedented way in Utrecht, in the Beurskwartier district, near the city’s central station.

Urban Ecosystem in Tower Format

The project houses 360 trees and approximately 50,000 plants distributed among balconies and terraces. These green areas have been designed to function as a vertical ecosystem, promoting biodiversity and environmental comfort.

In addition to residences, the building includes offices, commercial spaces, exhibition areas, and hospitality services, making it a multifunctional gathering point.

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Intelligent and Sustainable Structure

The Wonderwoods was constructed with a prefabricated system of balconies and façades.

Its shape also draws attention: the tower rotates along its own axis, divided into four overlapping blocks. This rotation improves the incidence of sunlight and offers panoramic views of the city.

On the seventh floor, a green walkway connects the building to the neighboring tower, designed by MVSA Architects.

The space hosts restaurants and viewing platforms, enhancing interaction between the two blocks of the complex.

Integration with the City

The ground floor and basement house public areas and an exclusive parking space for bicycles, reinforcing the focus on sustainable mobility.

Around the tower, the project created an area solely for pedestrians, with an underground system for capturing and reusing rainwater.

The Vertical Forest: An International Reference

With spacious balconies, automated irrigation, and adaptability for different resident profiles, the building reflects Stefano Boeri’s vision of combining city and nature.

This is why the Wonderwoods received the MIPIM award, establishing itself as a global reference in green urbanism and sustainable architecture.

With information from Casa e Jardim.

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At 104 Meters, 360 Trees, and 50,000 Plants, the Largest Vertical Forest in the Netherlands Is One of the Most Impressive Things You Will See Today

With 104 Meters in Height and Over 360 Trees, the Wonderwoods Vertical Forest in Utrecht Combines Engineering, Nature, and Sustainability in a Tower That Redefines Urban Coexistence in the Netherlands, Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti

Urban Ecosystem in Tower Format

Intelligent and Sustainable Structure

Integration with the City

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At 104 Meters, 360 Trees, and 50,000 Plants, the Largest Vertical Forest in the Netherlands Is One of the Most Impressive Things You Will See Today

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